Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Sep;45(9):1611-1614.
A Case of Endometrial Cyst of the Pancreas
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of General Surgery, Korea.
- 2Department of Anatomical Pathology, Seoul Sung Ae General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Endometriosis is a benign disease, characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in ectopic localization. This disease is common in women of reproductive age, accounting for approximately 10- 15%. But, endometriosis of the pancreas is an extremely rare condition. To our knowledge, only three cases of cystic endometriosis of the pancreas have been reported all over the world and have never been reported in Korea. The authors have experienced one case of endometrial cyst of the pancreas and report our case with a brief review of literature.
